Name: Ashley Young | Player-Worn Boots | 2017/18 | Manchester United
Brand: BC Boots UK
Price: 625.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£625.00

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- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Elite

- Player: Ashley Young

- Condition: Player-Worn

- Season: 2017/18

- Size: UK8.5/US9.5

- Soleplate: SG-Pro

- Made in: Bosnia

- Headline Features:

Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Elite player-worn by former Manchester United captain and England international, Ashley Young.
Worn by the player during the 2017/18 season while representing Manchester United.
Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Season Context:

The 2017/18 season marked Young’s transformation into a reliable full-back under José Mourinho, helping Manchester United secure a 2nd-place Premier League finish.
These boots represent a period where Young’s versatility and leadership became crucial to United’s defensive and attacking structure.

- Player Features & Customisation:

Personalisation Details:
• Each boot features the player’s children’s initials and his squad number — ‘TEA 18’ (Tyler & Ellearna Young) — along with the England flag to the lateral side of the upper.
Exclusive Soleplate Construction:
• Fitted with the SG-Pro split soleplate, which Nike never released publicly on this model.
• Built with a custom internal carbon fibre plate for enhanced strength, stability, and energy return.
• The carbon plate also offers additional injury prevention and reinforcement, tailored to the player’s biomechanics.
Custom Fit & Factory Specification:
• Manufactured with player-coded “999999999” internal size labels, denoting that the pair was made exclusively for promotional use and not for retail sale.
• Includes Ashley Young’s custom foot last (mould) ID number hand-marked inside each boot.
• The underside of the ‘Nike Grip’ insoles has been shaven down to accommodate the custom carbon fibre plate configuration.

- Provenance & Authenticity:

Worn by Ashley Young during the 2017/18 campaign with Manchester United.
Represents a genuine player-exclusive worn item, produced and fitted to professional athlete specifications.
Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Collector & Investment Value:

A rare, player-worn Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Elite pair from a Manchester United captain and England international.
Custom-made to elite athlete standards with player-specific coding, carbon fibre construction, and personalisation.
A standout piece of memorabilia from one of the Premier League’s most respected professionals.

Every item offered by BC Boots UK undergoes our in-house verification process, assessing player identification, match usage (where applicable), customisation details and provenance research.

Each piece is accompanied by an official BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its status and documentation within our archive. Select items also include our full Certification Package, when specified within the individual listing.

We do not outsource authentication. Every item is reviewed and approved internally to ensure accuracy, transparency and collector confidence.

Each certificate issued by BC Boots UK includes a unique reference which can be verified through our secure online verification portal.

All pieces are despatched via DHL Express, fully insured and trackable. Vault pieces include complimentary worldwide delivery, securely packaged using archival-grade protective materials.

For international collectors, we manage customs documentation and secure transit procedures to ensure safe arrival.

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We offer a 14-day inspection period from the date of delivery.

If the item does not meet expectations, it may be returned in the condition received for a full refund (excluding return shipping costs).

All returned items must be shipped with all original packaging & documentation.

Our aim is to ensure every collector purchases with clarity and confidence.

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Match-worn & player-issued boots are preserved in their authentic condition, including natural signs of professional use.

We recomend storing boots in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Avoid cleaning, polishing, or altering the item, as this may affect its historical integrity and value.

If display is desired, protective display cases are recommended to minimise dust and environment exposure.

BC Boots UK also offers optional professional framing and presentation solutions upon request through our trusted specialist partner.

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Ashley Young | Player-Worn Boots | 2017/18 | Manchester United